DEVON TRAVEL GUIDES
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DEVON TRAVEL INSPIRATION
This page brings together some of our favourite places and experiences across Dartmoor and Devon – the walks we return to, the pubs we love, the landscapes that have the power to make us stop in awe.
What you’ll find here is intentionally selective. These are starting points rather than exhaustive lists – gentle inspiration to help you imagine your stay rather than a packed itinerary.
All of these guides are curated by Moorland View’s owner and designed to help guests make the most of a stay at the cottage.
When you book Moorland View, we share much more. Guests receive our personal, up-to-date recommendations, including little-known local gems we prefer to keep under the radar. It’s part of how we help you experience Devon at its most relaxed, uncrowded and authentic.
→ Romantic breaks in Devon
Ideas and inspiration for slow, restorative escapes – from scenic walks and cosy pubs to thoughtful ways to enjoy time together without rushing.
→ The Dartmoor travel guide
An introduction to Dartmoor National Park, including landscapes, villages, walks and the practicalities of exploring the moor calmly and confidently.
→ Devon honeymoons & proposals
Guidance for couples planning something meaningful – whether a low-key honeymoon, a mini-moon, or a private marriage proposal rooted in place and atmosphere.
→ Food & drink in Devon
A curated selection of places to eat and drink well, from Michelin-level dining to characterful pubs, cafés and local producers worth seeking out.
A Complete Guide To Dartmoor
Dartmoor is Devon’s wild heart – a vast national park of open moorland, ancient woodland and dramatic skies. This complete guide explores its landscapes, history, wildlife and seasons, with practical advice for visiting.
A Scenic Dartmoor Road Trip – Starting and Ending at Moorland View Cottage, North Bovey
This scenic circular drive from North Bovey offers a perfect introduction to Dartmoor, combining ancient sites, gentle walks, moorland villages and wide-open views – all easily explored in a relaxed half or full day.
Dartmoor's Best Prehistoric Sites
An introduction to Dartmoor’s extraordinary prehistoric landscape – from stone circles and burial chambers to ancient settlements shaped by thousands of years of human history
The 10 Best Dartmoor Locations For Epic Landscape Photos
From dramatic tors and ancient woodland to wide-open moorland and hidden valleys, these are Dartmoor’s best locations for landscape photography – chosen for light, atmosphere and sense of place.
Top 10 Walks in Dartmoor National Park, Devon
From riverside gorges and ancient woodlands to open tors crowned with history, these are our top 10 walks in Dartmoor National Park – chosen for their scenery, atmosphere and sense of place.
The Dartmoor Artisan Trail – Meet the Makers
Founded by Moorland View owner Suzy Bennett, the Dartmoor Artisan Trail celebrates the makers, materials and working studios that form Dartmoor’s living craft culture.